1989 Ford Aerostar power train problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1989 Ford Aerostar — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“91v189000/transmission automatic: parked vehicle in drivway, after 15 -20 minutes local police arrived to inform consumer that vehicle hit a parked vehicle, and that gear was noticed in drive position. Notified manufacturer, and informed that vehicle was not covered under that recall due to vin…”
filed Oct 25, 2000
“Daughter was in the minivan when she accidently hit the gear shift. The gear was supposely in park when it suddenly shifted into reverse. The car was on an incline. It began to roll backward and eventually hit a tree across the road on my neighbor's property. My daughter hit her head and my son had…”
filed May 19, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system. *tt
002310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 13, 2000Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip. *mjs
0015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 10, 2000Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda. *tt
99152 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 1999
Power Train problems in other Aerostar years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Aerostar | 9 | 14% |
| 1996 Aerostar | 12 | 12% |
| 1995 Aerostar | 22 | 14% |
| 1994 Aerostar | 42 | 16% |
| 1993 Aerostar | 68 | 18% |
| 1992 Aerostar | 75 | 24% |
| 1991 Aerostar | 49 | 22% |
| 1990 Aerostar | 37 | 19% |
| 1988 Aerostar | 13 | 7% |
| 1987 Aerostar | 15 | 13% |
| 1986 Aerostar | 7 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1989 Ford Aerostar
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.